FootyMAD's Hamilton Academical match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Celtic v Hamilton Academical fixture

Celtic prepare to entertain Hamilton Academical at Celtic Park on Saturday afternoon, aiming to maintain a near-perfect record against their opponents. The The Bhoys have won 36 of the 42 matches the two teams have contested.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Celtic Park was earlier this season, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Scottish Premier match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 16 NovHamilton Ac.1 - 2CelticSPL
2008/2009Sat 04 OctCeltic4-0Hamilton Ac.SPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHamilton Ac.0 - 8CelticSPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulHamilton Ac.2 - 0CelticSPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulCeltic2 - 0Hamilton Ac.SPL
1988/1989Fri 01 JulCeltic2 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL
1986/1987Tue 01 JulCeltic4 - 1Hamilton Ac.SPL

Recent respective form guides

Celtic are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, The Bhoys have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Hamilton Ac. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the Accies have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Celtic are leading the way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, with their 29 games giving them a return of 64 points. Hamilton Ac. see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 33 points from their 30 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Celtic632114511
Hamilton Ac.6114394

FootyMad's prediction ...

Celtic may be coming up against a decent side in Hamilton Ac., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Bhoys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Celtic Unbeaten in the last 18 home games.
Hamilton Ac. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.